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Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus

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According to Al Jazeera, Syrian activist Hassan Akkad has been detained in Damascus. The arrest reportedly followed a complaint filed by journalist Mousa al-Omar regarding Akkad's social media comments. The case underscores ongoing concerns about freedom of expression in Syria.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/19/syrian-activist-...

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